The Medicine Book by D.K. Publishing

From Witch Doctors to Robot Surgeons, 250 Milestones in the History of Medicine

A visually rich, accessible survey of the development of medical knowledge and practice from ancient remedies to modern biotechnology, explaining major discoveries—such as germ theory, vaccines, anesthesia, antibiotics, medical imaging and DNA—alongside profiles of pivotal people, landmark treatments and the social and ethical implications of medical advances, using timelines, illustrations and clear summaries to make complex science understandable for general readers.